Sporting events result in an increase in traffic and a high demand for parking spaces. Preparing parking garages for high-volume events promotes a smoother experience for both staff and guests. City Parking is a parking management company based in New York City, and we provide safe, efficient parking for event attendees. Here is more information about navigating parking garage demands for sporting events:
Have On-Site Attendants
On-site attendants in parking garages can help direct the flow of traffic in and out of the facility. This eases congestion, and it helps prevent possible accidents. City Parking’s garages are staffed with trained attendants who have undergone background checks and drug tests for increased security. Benefits of on-site staff also include:
- Security: The physical presence of attendants helps discourage activities such as theft, assault, and vandalism. If a problem appears, the staff can intervene immediately. This protects sports fans and their cars during and after the event.
- Navigation: Parking attendants can offer directions to drivers to help them navigate the facility. This includes directing drivers to the appropriate levels for their tickets and identifying exits and entrances. Specific directions enable guests to find their parking spaces more efficiently, allowing them to arrive at the event on time.
- Coordination: Parking staff helps coordinate high-volume arrival and exit times. They may have access to communication devices, such as radios, enabling them to provide live updates about early arrivals, congested areas, and current occupancy.
If the primary levels of a parking garage are too full, trained attendants can reroute vehicles to overflow parking in nearby lots or garages. This helps prevent sporting event attendees from entering full garages unnecessarily. It also allows them to find alternative parking more quickly.
Utilize Clear Signage
Clear signage includes level identification and wall signs. These arrows and signs help attendees take the correct turns to the designated parking areas. Exit signage that points out the location of the event allows fans to exit in the proper direction. This makes it easier for them to reach their destination without unnecessary delays or confusion.
Having reserved areas for event staff to park allows them easier access to the venue. When managing a parking garage, clearly mark any reserved areas. This helps prevent unauthorized drivers from parking in these spots. Use handicap parking signs or other appropriate signage to designate accessible parking spaces. Clearly marking emergency exits and elevators allows drivers to safely exit the facility in the event of a fire or other threatening situation.
To fulfill specific needs for sporting events, use temporary signage or digital signs. Digital signs display relevant information, such as parking levels for different ticket tiers and reserved areas for players. They can also display live updates to report available spaces and closures as needed.
Streamline Traffic Flow
The start and end times of the sporting event can result in congestion at the entrances and exits of the garage. Mark exit and entrance routes clearly for consistent circulation. Adapting the lanes of a garage also helps streamline the flow of traffic. At the end of the event, adjust the two-way lanes to create an outbound lane. This allows attendees to leave the parking garage more easily after the event and prevents blockages.
Use Digital Scanning Tools
Attendees may have QR codes linked to their ticket or use digital parking passes. Mobile scanning technology allows drivers to bypass payment queues to scan their codes. This helps automate the process, allowing drivers faster entrance to the facility and reducing lines. Digital scanning technology makes it easier for parking staff to monitor the entrance. Scanning technology also helps prevent unauthorized access to the facility, providing an added layer of security. City Parking utilizes app integration technology in many of our parking garages.
Learn More About Our Parking Garages
At City Parking, we manage the system of Yankee Stadium garages and lots, providing over 9,000 parking spaces. We follow regular cleaning and inspection schedules to keep garages clean and well-maintained. City Parking also provides parking reservation services through our loyalty program. Sports fans can purchase daily or monthly parking passes at discounted rates, and they have the ability to manage their accounts online. Contact us today to learn more about our parking garages.